Starting from the Lake car park at the end of Lake Road West, Yattalunga, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Lake within Para Wirra Conservation Park and along Wild Dog Creek via the Hissey Hike. This moderately easy loop initially meanders around the lake in the central section of Para Wirra Conservation Park, one of the park's most pop­u­lar areas, located near the West Gate entrance, then continues along the shad­ed val­ley of Wild Dog Creek before returning to the lake. The track is named after the Hissey family, who farmed the area before the park was established. Along the way, there are scenic views over the lake's calm water, which reflects the sur­round­ing bush­land, as well as glimpses into the valley of Wild Dog Creek. A wide variety of waterbirds and bush birds can be seen around the lake, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching. Picnic tables and barbecue facilities are available near the trailhead, set in nat­ur­al bush­land overlooking the lake. This loop consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking tracks and shared-use trails, with compacted gravel surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and uneven natural surfaces, suit­able for most fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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